The booklet states this is as used by The Deaf and Dumb. Drawn and engraved by a deaf mute. Also accompanying letter from John Hallett of the Royal South Australian Deaf Society Inc.This is presumed to be the first dictionary of signs in Australia16cmHx10cmW, 8 pages photocopyfinger alphabet

Samplers served as both a learning tool and a showcase of a young girls skill in needlework, literacy and numeracy.Sampler with floral border surround. Rows of alphabet and numbers embroidered in red four-sided stitch. Brown alphabet embroidered in eyelet stitch. Separated by rows of ornate patterns. Religious verse in dark brown surrounded by vases of flowers and floral motifs.Beathea Jannett Dickenson her work finished in the ninth year of her age 1840 " Jesus permit thy Gracious Name to stand As the First effort of an infants hand And while her fingers oe'r the canvas move engage her tender heart to seek thy love With thy dear children let her share a part And write thy Name thyself upon her heart"